Publisher's Synopsis
The Scottish wildcat is an endangered species, but conservationist groups are fighting hard for its survival and proliferation, and in the process uncovering more facts about this beautiful, rarely-glimpsed, mammal.
This fascinating book on the wildcat by Dr Clegg reveals:
its inbuilt survival instinct and adaptability
unusual sightings such as wildcats swimming out to islands in lochs
a history of the wildcat from prehistoric to the present day
natural history including breeding and territory
wildcats and the Scottish clans
wildcats as medieval vermin or for skins
dens and territorial ranges
in captivity, in literature and folklore
fascinating trail camera footage of this elusive rare mammal
latest initiatives to save the wildcat
